Impact of Henry VIII's Dissolution of Monasteries

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What was the Protestant view on salvation?

Faith alone was crucial for salvation

What was the Protestants' stance on the authority in matters of religion?

The Bible was the only authority in religious matters

How did Protestants view hierarchy within the church?

They rejected any form of hierarchy

Which literary genre emerged as a result of Puritanism?

Novel

What architectural style dominated during Tudor times?

Gothic perpendicular

How did Protestant work ethics differ from Catholicism?

Protestants believed in predestination and minimal contribution to fate

What was the economic impact of Henry VIII confiscating the possessions of the monasteries?

The land of the monasteries went to the crown and was sold cheaply to the higher and lower aristocracy.

What impact did the dissolution of Catholic monasteries have on education and assistance for the poor?

Education and assistance for the poor provided by monasteries stopped after their dissolution.

Why did Protestants become Puritans during the reign of Mary I?

They were persecuted by Mary I for being Protestants and fled to the continent where they became radical Calvinists.

What was one reason Catholics used to donate their belongings to the monasteries according to the text?

They believed in purgatory and thought donations would help them in the afterlife.

What role did Elizabeth I play in addressing social issues after the dissolution of Catholic monasteries?

She introduced new laws for the poor and parishes.

What happened to the possessions of the monasteries after Henry VIII confiscated them?

They were left to ruin or plundered for building materials.

What was the Act of Supremacy in 1534?

An English act that declared Henry VIII as the 'Supreme Head of the Church of England.'

What title did Henry VIII receive after defending the Catholic faith?

Fidei defensor (Defender of the Faith)

During King Edward VI's reign, what happened to the churches?

They were whitewashed with no decorations.

Who was Thomas Cranmer and what significant contribution did he make?

He was the archbishop of Canterbury who introduced The Book of Common Prayer.

What impact did Henry VIII's Act of Supremacy have on the English Church?

It led to the establishment of a separate national church.

How did Henry VIII view his role in relation to the Church of England?

As the Supreme Head of the Church of England.

Explore the economic impacts of Henry VIII's dissolution of monasteries, which led to the confiscation of their possessions and lands. Learn how the land was quickly sold to the crown after the decline of abbeys and churches.

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